In Hardship, Choose Bewilderment Over Cleverness

I love the wise Statement of Rumi: "Sell your cleaverness and buy bewilderment". We are on a journey and we need to keep our mind and heart open to see the bewilderment that unfolds spontaneously without preconceived notions. A mind free from the bondage of preconceived notions shines and helps us see the light. When I face a fog of confusion as I move on the path of life, I face it with clarity, calmness and courage. When I bear witness to what is happening in my life, I do not get attached to and bound by my desries and wishes, by ups and downs in my life. It is very difficult for me to go through pain of several losses of people in my long life. Bearing witnees to such losses in my life has been very helpful to me. Witnessing and accepting what is happeng in my life has helped me to remain grounded and centered. Practicing mindfunees with loving kindness, patience and perserverance has been very helpul to me after a long exile. Namaste! Jagdish P Dave